Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has been selected by Southwest Airlines to supply wheels, carbon brakes, MRO services and comprehensive asset management for its new fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The first aircraft was delivered in March of 2012.

Jim Wharton, vice president of sales and program management for Goodrich Aircraft Wheels and Brakes said, "Our established world-class MRO network and asset management services provide unique added value to Southwest's operational excellence. We are very pleased that Southwest has the confidence in Goodrich as their wheel and brake supplier of choice for their new 737-800 fleet."

According to Jeff Jackson, Southwest Airlines sr. buyer, "Goodrich offered Southwest the perfect competitive solution. Superior product reliability, significant weight savings, exceptional brake life, and its own established service center network to manage our wheel and brake assets made Goodrich the right choice for Southwest."